Does your organization believe it may have been subject to fraud, corruption or employee misconduct? Is it concerned that its IP may have been stolen? Does it face a possible regulatory enquiry? If so, you need to establish the facts to enable you to assume control of what can be a difficult situation. Warfield & Associates has the skills and experience to help you respond quickly and effectively to these challenges.

The ultimate success of an investigation depends on thorough planning and careful execution. Our investigation approach helps you improve the likelihood of a successful and effective outcome.

We help clients to establish the facts, find out what has gone wrong by interviewing witnesses and possible suspects and collecting information from your records including computer records. This will assist you in recovering stolen assets, making an insurance claim if required and taking disciplinary action or commencing legal proceedings against the parties involved.

As part of our investigations we can:

Interview witnesses who may have knowledge to support the investigation and obtain statements

Collect, collate, secure and analyze evidence

Trace funds / assets / goods

Liaise with in-house and external counsel

Liaise with law enforcement and regulatory bodies

Organize a forensic examination of computer systems

Develop a strategy to continue the conduct of the investigation

Establish the quantum of loss

Provide evidence to support a claim against an organization’s fidelity insurance policy

Assist in the preparation of a Statement of Claim

Prepare a brief of evidence to be used in legal proceedings

We work to ensure confidentiality, compliance with legal and ethical guidelines and help you in managing your reputational risk.

We would be happy to discuss your concerns with you on a confidential basis. We have the experience to assist you with:

Investigations of unethical behaviour - investigating allegations of improper conduct within an organization.

Fraud investigation - determining the facts of suspected fraudulent activity within or against organizations.

Intellectual property investigations - investigating the theft of IP and other intangible assets.